This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.
Subscribe to the Daily Journal for access to Daily Appellate Reports, Verdicts, Judicial Profiles and more...

Law Practice

Mar. 27, 2001

Lawyer Bashing

"The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." William Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part 2, Act 4, Scene 2. How many times have you heard this line used by those who seek to skewer the legal profession? But, in context, Shakespeare's words are actually an exhortation to respect the importance of the lawyer, and the rule of law.

        By Joel S. Miliband
        
        "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." William Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part 2, Act 4, Scene 2.
        How many times have you heard this line used by those who seek to skewer the legal profession? But, in context, Shakespeare's words are a...

To continue reading, please subscribe.

Already a subscriber?

Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)